MINISTER'S MANUAL

MINISTER'S MANUAL

Revised and expanded edition

ISBN 85-7367-170-X

Category: Christian Ministry

This book was published in English under the title The manual gave the minister of life to the Editorial

© 1976 by International Bible Society

15th print edition, 1995, be revised and expand

16th printing, 1996

17 ^a copy, 1997

18th printing, 1998

19th printing, 1999

20th printing, 2001

Bible Society, Julio de Castilhos Street, 280

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Scripture quotations are from the edition of Contemporary King James Version translation, published by International Bible Society.

Tampa: Martin Dauer

Printed in Brazil, Bethany Publisher

INDEX

A. Wedding Ceremony

Two. Baptism

Three. reception of new members

4. The Last Supper

5. Dedication children

6. Thanksgiving for the fifteenth anniversary

7. Ministry the patient

8th. The funeral service

Nine. Dedication of the Temple

10. Presentation of local workers of the church

11th. Ordination of ministers

12. Silver Wedding

13. Golden Wedding

CEREMONY OF THE UNION

Marriage is a civil and religious institution, and is therefore subject to legal regulations.

The pastor must become familiar with the laws of the state and the nation is celebrating this ceremony, because only then will keep your peace of mind knowing that you are fulfilling the requirements of the law. Furthermore, it must maintain a record that record the marriages in your church, with all the necessary data, and signature of the spouses, witnesses and the officiating minister.

The ceremony can be celebrated in the temple, or in a private home, but always in the presence of witnesses.

It is recommended that the pastor and the couple rehearse in advance the order of the program of the ceremony to avoid confusion. The pastor is to guide and participate in an experiment on the people involved, showing how to get in and out during a wedding ceremony.

Note: In some Brazilian cities, the pastor, before performing a religious ceremony, the spouses requires a certificate of civil marriage. But in other cities, the pastor performs civil marriage for religious purposes. In the latter case, before performing the ceremony, the bride and groom the shepherd requires a certificate of qualification for them to marry. This certificate is required by the district office of the residence of the intending spouses. Armed with this document, the pastor performs religious marriage for civil purposes.

In the weeks following the ceremony, the couple or a family member, directed the office of the effects of an end to religious civil marriage, proving the performance of religious ceremony, and asking for marriage certificate duly registered. Pastors who require advanced submission of the certificate of civil marriage are putting themselves unknowingly and unnecessarily in a less authority than civil position.

CEREMONY 1

Institution of marriage

The bride and groom will be together, standing before the minister, the groom to the bride's right. Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"We are gathered in the presence of God and these witnesses before the Almighty solemnize the marriage of this man and this woman.

"Marriage is an honorable state established by God, and sanctified by the presence of our Lord at the marriage in Cana of Galilee. The Holy Scriptures tell us that is honorable among all union, and devoted as a symbol of mystical union between Christ and his church.

"Marriage should be incorporated with reverence and fear of God, considering the purposes for which ordained, that is, for fellowship, support and comfort that spouses should be provided while they live.

"The wedding was ordered to continue the sacred institution of the family and children are a heritage from the Lord, are created in righteousness and concern things of God. The union also contributes to the welfare of society and forwards - through family good order - the purity, holiness and truth from generation to generation.

"In the Garden of Eden, God instituted the marriage until the date of the first human pair, to make all mankind happy. Since human beings have done so and give it the consistency legalized. You can say that marriage is the legal contract of a spiritual union.

"The word of God declares that marriage should be" honorable among all "(Hebrews 13:4). Those who marry to take up this honorable state."

Prayer

"Our father and God, none of our pleasures are perfect if you do not finish tomares. Miss something sublime in our happiest hours if you do not acompanhares with his blessing. We beseech thee, therefore, that because the Lord Jesus Christ was present at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, so on we can appreciate the joy of thy divine presence now, during this ceremony.

"We ask the blessing of your presence is a reality in the life of this man and this woman, who will make a solemn oath before you, and These witnesses, so that the memory of this holy hour and strengthen the island in the midst of That all events and changes the future will bring. That the fullness of your presence is a reality in all Situations These, O Lord, expressions and your wisdom, your love and your direction in this marriage, amen. "

Bible Reading

Addressing the groom, the minister will say:

"You cam to me, the minister of Christ, to be united with God, the holy bonds of matrimony. This Represents a serious and solemn step, where one has Towards the Other's commitment to address the Circumstances That come before Them, Whether wealth or poverty, joy or sorrow, health or illness, and share All That Gives life and she takes everything, Maintaining the loyalty to each other the husband and wife, whichever was ordained by God, Until Death part of Them.

"Listen, for the Word of God written for the instruction of you, and you have light in your way."

The minister read the passages Following:

"Husbands, love your wives to Christ loved the church and Gave himself for it, to sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word in order to submit it yourself glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless. So ought men to love the wives Their Own Their Own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even to the Lord the church: for we are members of his body. Therefore Shall a man leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two They Become one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak Concerning Christ and the church. So likewise ye, each one in particular so love his own wife to himself, his wife and respects her husband "(Ephesians 5 :25-33).

"Likewise, ye Husbands, dwell with Them According to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, the Weaker unto the vessel, and the These heirs of the grace of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers" (1 Peter 3:7) .

"Wives, submit yourselves unto your Husbands, the unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife to Christ is the head of the church, being wellness himself the savior of the body. So that the church is subject to the Christ , so let the wives be to Their Husbands in everything "(Ephesians 5:22-24).

"Likewise, ye wives, be submissive to your Husbands so that even if any obey not the word, the behavior of Their wives to be won without a word" (1 Peter 3:1).

Votes:

Addressing the groom, the minister asks:

"__________________ (groom's name), you swear in front of God and These witnesses, receiving __________________ (bride's name), to his lawful wife to live with her, the it was ordained by God, the Holy Institution of Marriage? Promise love her, honor her, comfort her and protect her in sickness or in health, in prosperity or in adversity, and REMAIN Faithful to her as You Both Shall Live? "

The groom answers, "Yes, I promise."

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"__________________ (bride's name), you swear in front of God and These witnesses, receiving __________________ (groom's name) to your lawful wedded husband, to live with hin, the it was ordained by God, the Holy Institution of Marriage? Promise love him , honor hin, hin respect, help and hin hin nurse in sickness or in health, in prosperity or in adversity, and REMAIN Faithful to hin as You Both Shall Live? "

The bride answers, "Yes, I promise."

Delivery of alliances

In the case of the ceremony include delivery of alliances, the minister tell the groom:

"__________________ (groom's name), pledge That will give you __________________ (bride's name) as a testimony of his promises? "

The groom put the ring on the minister's Bible, and the minister holding the alliance, will tell the groom to repeat the words Following

"Using this ring as a symbol of our union, I marry you, Uniting you my heart and my life, and making you partaker of all my goods."

Delivering the ring to the groom for him to put on the ring finger of the bride, the minister tell the groom:

"What this alliance is the symbol of your pure and unchanging love.

Then the minister tell the bride

"__________________ (bride's name), Which give you pledge __________________ {groom's name) as a testimony of his promises? "

The bride puts the ring on the minister's Bible, and this holding the alliance, will tell the bride repeat Following the words:

"Using this ring as a symbol of our union, I marry you, Uniting you my heart and my life, and making you partaker of all my goods."

Delivering the ring to the bride for her to put on the ring finger of the groom, the minister tells the bride:

"What this alliance is the symbol of your pure and unchanging love."

Prayer

Then the bride and groom kneel, if the Minister and sections fit, he will say:

"As a sign of fidelity to the promises you made to each other, now hold one another's hands."

The minister put his right hand on the bride and groom's hands together and pray, God making The Following requests:

"Eternal God, Creator and Comforter of Mankind, Giver of all spiritual grace, and Author of eternal life: Bless this man and this woman, Whom we bless in thy name, So They always live in peace and love, According to thy holy commandments , and driving home and Their Lives According to thy Holy Word, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

"We ask thee, O Almighty God, who continues to be Savior and guide Their immortal souls, so that through the redemption of our Lord Jesus Christ, to reach eternal glory, amen."

Statement

Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"Whereas __________________________ (name of groom) Both consented to enter the state of marriage before God and witnesses These, with Both Given To Their faith and committed to each other and say, Which Expressed by the joining of hands, I pronounce you man and wife , married in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, amen. "

"Those Whom God has joined let no man separate."

Pastoral blessing

The minister put his right hand on the bride and groom's hands and say:

"May the Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you, keep you and keep you strong. May the Lord in his mercy, his eyes back to you in harmony and victory, and so fill you with His grace and spiritual blessings, That you may live in this world in his holy fear, and hereafter you may enjoy the heavenly and eternal life, amen. "

CEREMONY 2

Institution of marriage

Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"Dear brothers and friends, we are Gathered in the presence of. These God and witnesses to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony, Which is an honorable state, and Therefore Should not be taken out at something without much meaning, but with reverence and the fear of discretion God.

"This holy state was instituted by God When man was still innocent. The Lord said: 'It is not good That Man Should Be alone, will make hin a companion who'll meet for him.' Thus was Concluded the first links of this sacred covenant of marriage, God pronouncing These Words: "Therefore Shall a man leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and They Shall Become one flesh. '

"Christ, our Saviour, honored with his presence and with His divine power has Transformed the wedding at Cana of Galilee, performing his first miracle there. Thus he Highlighted a meeting with an earthly manifestation of the supernatural.

"The apostle Paul makes us see the transcendental aspect of the union of a man with a woman When he compares the love with the love of Christ for his Church. John makes us see That the Church is the bride of Christ, Chosen among all humans , and That after the rapture of the Church, the most glorious wedding That Were never seen Will Be Celebrated: The Marriage of the Lamb. "

Bible Reading

Addressing the groom, the minister will say:

"Listen, for the Word of God through Paul, writing for the instruction of you on this step so important you are to give. The apostle Paul Told the 'v'esposos:' Husbands, love your wives to Christ loved the church and himself is up for her, to sanctify ... So ought men to love the wives Their Own Their Own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. '

"These words of Peter Gives advice to Husbands:" Likewise, ye Husbands, dwell with Them with understanding, giving honor unto the wife, the Weaker unto the vessel, and the These heirs of the grace of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. '

"Likewise, listen to what the Scriptures say To Their wives:" Wives, submit yourselves unto your Husbands, the unto the Lord For the husband is the head of the wife to Christ is the head of the church ... so that just the the church submits to Christ, so let the wives be to Their Husbands in everything. '

"Likewise, ye wives, be submissive to your wives Husbands Beauty is not the outward adorning of the beaded hair and the wearing of gold jewelry, or the luxury of dress, but inner beauty, the incorruptible the usual gentle and quiet spirit, Which Is precious to God. '"

Prayer

Delivery of the bride

Addressing the church, the minister asks:

"Who Delivers this woman so that she would marry this man?

The bride's father or other looked relative will reply, "I surrender."

Votes

Addressing the groom, the minister asks:

"__________________ (groom's name), you get this woman to your lawful wedded wife, to live with her ​​in the holy state of matrimony, According to what was ordained by God? Do you promise to love her, honor her and care for her in sickness or health, and Rejecting All Other women, Be Faithful to her as You Both Shall Live? "

The groom answers, "Yes, I promise."

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"__________________ (bride's name), you get this man to your lawful wedded husband, to live with hin in the holy state of matrimony, According to what was ordained by God? promises to love him, honor hin, obey hin and take care of it in sickness and in health, and Rejecting All Other men, to be Faithful to hin as you Both Shall Live?

The bride answers, "Yes, I promise."

Addressing the two, the minister will say:

"Hold the hand of one another, and each repeat with me:

The groom repeat These words of the minister:

"I, __________________ (name of groom), I get you, __________________ (name of bride), to my lawful wife, for the two of us we are one, from this day forward, for the good days and bad days in wealth or in poverty, in prosperity or in adversity, to take care of you and love you Until Death Do Us Part. "

The bride will repeat These words of the minister:

"I, ___________________ (name of bride), I get you, __________________ (name of groom), to my lawful husband, so that the two we are truly one, from this day forward, for the good days and bad days in wealth or in poverty, in prosperity or in adversity, to take care of you and love you Until Death Do Us Part. "

Delivery of the alliance

Addressing the two, the minister asks:

"What do you deliver to each other as a token of These vows?

The groom Gives the ring to the minister, who says:

"The Bible says That When God made a covenant with Noah, Placed in the sky a rainbow as a sign of the covenant, and said, 'And I'll see to remember the everlasting covenant.'"

"Likewise, it is good to have a sign That Reminds us of the performance of this solemn act Bridal. You have Chosen These rings as a sign of Their Marriage.

"The alliance is made of precious metal, Which Represents the links That Bind Husbands and Wives. It's an endless circle, symbolizing the perpetual union of you."

Addressing the groom, the minister will say:

"__________________ (name of groom), take this ring, place it on the ring finger of his bride and repeat after me: 'With this ring I marry you, and you Also the owner of my worldly goods, and declare this act before God and witnesses That I get to my wife, and you will Be Faithful husband. '

Addressing the bride, the minister will ask That She The Following repeat words:

"I get this ring from his hands, and declare, Therefore, These before God and witnesses That You Will Be Faithful Both in joy and sorrow.

"With this alliance sealed double our votes, and you share with me the symbol of our marriage."

Addressing the two, the minister will say:

"Since you have Stated sincerely desire to unite in marriage before God, and Confirmed the same by giving and receiving rings, I now pronounce you husband and wife in the name of the Father and the Son, and Spirit Ghost. To Those Whom God has joined together, let no man separate Them.

"I urge Them to Be Faithful to the vows you made here. With this marriage, you begin a new life with Greater Responsibilities. Find true happiness only if They comply with the obligations contracts They just assume.

"___________________ (name of groom), guard this woman who now submits to his care, and strive to live in God's love, so that no action or word your bid bitterness over his face, nor fill your eyes tear

"__________ (name of bride), strive to preserve the virtues of your heart That you won with his grace.

"To Them I say: 'Do not let the voice of you are off the tender tones of affection, or That You lose sight of the glow That shined During the engagement. But, above all, strive always to God Occupy the throne of the home you're starting now. "

Pastoral blessing

The minister tells the bride and groom to kneel and pray like this:

"The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. On you The Lord lift up his face and give you peace."

CEREMONY 3

Institution of marriage

Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"When Jesus was called with his disciples to a wedding party, willingly accepted the invitation, and there Began his ministry and his works of power. That is why even today we Gathered here are the witnesses to God, promises That this man and this woman the will to each other.

Addressing the groom, the minister will say:

"This marriage ceremony being wellness held now to unite you with the sacred religious ties, is the oldest ceremony in the history of Mankind. Was Celebrated at the Beginning of the world before the Creator Himself to the only witness, and asked the minister, and what Happened before is happening now. Marriage has never ceased to exist, it survived in paradise, and Has Been Kept by God himself, to relieve the pain and comfort the sorrows of our hearts broken. So Shall each of you, if Their hearts entertain the desire to embellish and soften it by constant care, even in the smallest things, through patience and sacrifice for the other. All this put before you, and here we call God to witness, always reminding Them That will enable constant prayer faithfully to Fulfill Them These promises. now Hold each other's hands. "

Votes

Addressing the groom, the minister asks:

"__________________ (groom's name), you agree to receive this woman Whose hand you are holding now, to his lawful wife?

The groom answers, "Yes, I accept."

"Do you solemnly promise before God and These witnesses, take care of it, love it and defend it, and Be Faithful to the hin God grant you life?"

The groom answers, "Yes, I promise."

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"____________________ (name of bride), you agree to receive this man, Whose hand you are holding now, to his lawful spouse? "

The bride answers, "Yes, I accept."

"Do you solemnly promise before God and These witnesses, to join hin at the end of Love and Be Faithful to hin hin throughout his life, under any Circumstances, Until death do you part?

The bride answers, "Yes, I promise."

Delivery of alliances

Preparing to move the alliance at the hands of the groom, the minister will say:

"The far the spouse, you're the head of the wife, who is giving his name and who is receiving care for her and Provide her needs, I give you this ring for you to put on the finger of the woman as a sign that is receiving a wife. "

The Minister will expect the groom put the ring on bride's finger, and say:

"So then you take care of his wife with the strength of his force and his protective love.

"You will use These alliances as a bond of deep reverence and faith, Both Completing the perfect circle of Duty That makes one person."

Statement

"In the name of Jesus Christ and Before These witnesses, I pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father and the Son, and Holy Spirit. Those Whom God has joined together, let no man separate Them."

Pastoral Prayer and Blessing

The minister will ask God to bless the new home, and recite the blessing Following pastoral

"And now, one who Walked In close communion with the first human couple in the days of innocence, that 'man of sorrows Whose ministry has produced great rejoicing in the miracle of the wedding party, who live in your heart, can you make the home are starting a home of love and peace - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit - be with you forever, amen. "

CEREMONY 4

The order of the program is left to the discretion of the minister. Some begin with the reading of selected parts of Holy Scripture, prayer with others, and still others with timely reminiscences of biblical examples. Some omit it at the Beginning and the book to the end. Some pray on the principle and at the end. The best part is That each minister to determine from the outset the form of ceremony will employ That, According To the bride and groom prefer. Before performing the religious ceremony, the minister must Ensure That the couple has complied with the Requirements of civil law.

The Lord's Prayer (optional)

Institution of marriage

The bridal couple (man and woman) will stand before the minister and the witnesses.

Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"The Bible states That marriage is an honorable state, instituted by God When man was still innocent, before he sinned against his Creator and was Expelled from Paradise. The Institution of marriage was a concession by God wise and beneficial to save the social order and pass-through orderly familiar - the purity, holiness and truth from generation to generation.

"Christ has approved the marriage When he made his first miracle, and sanctified the wedding at Cana of Galilee with his presence. That Paul says marriage is honorable among all. Therefore, it Should be done with reverence and fear of God."

Votes

Addressing the groom, the minister will say:

"As a sign of Their union the husband and wife, hold on one another's hands."

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"__________________ (groom's name), you take this woman Whose hand you are holding to your lawful wife? promises solemnly, before God and These witnesses, love her, honor her and comfort her, while Remaining Faithful to it, and fulfilling all the Duties of a husband to his wife, the God grant you life? "

The groom answers, "Yes, I accept and promise."

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"__________________ (bride's name), you accept this man, Whose hand you are holding to your lawful wedded husband? solemnly promise before God and These witnesses to love him, honor hin and comfort hin and remained Faithful to hin and fulfilling all the Duties of the wife to her husband, the God grant you life? "

The bride answers, "Yes, I accept and promise."

If the groom will give a covenant to the bride, the minister to receive advance the hand of the groom. Addressing hin, the minister will ask:

"__________________ (groom's name), you deliver this ring to __________________ (name of bride), as a pledge and proof of that is receiving the his lawful wife, as a sign of pure love and sincere That you loved and faithfully Fulfill sacred vows you made to it?

The groom answers, "Yes"

Addressing the bride, the minister asks:

"__________________ (bride's name), you agree to this covenant on the part de__________________ (groom's name), who is receiving to her lawful husband, as a proof and pledge of true love, and to Fulfill faithfully the sacred vows you made ​​hin? "

The bride answers, "Yes"

The minister will return the ring to the groom, Asking hin to put the bride's finger, and say to them:

"Let this be the seal of Their mutual fidelity, the love you feel for each other, the celebration of the memory of this sacred and sacrosanct marriage bond by Which you are joining in marriage, Until Death Do Us Part."

Statement

"Since this man and this woman solemnly before God and These witnesses, have committed Their faith and say to each other, and this commitment solemnized the union of hands, I now pronounce you husband and wife in the name of the Father and of the Son and Holy Spirit, amen. Those Whom God has joined together, let no man separate Them. "

Pastoral Prayer and Blessing

The Minister will tell the couple to kneel, and conclude with the prayer and pastoral blessing Following:

"Eternal God, Creator and Ruler of Mankind, Giver of all spiritual grace, the Author of everlasting life: Bless this man and this woman. Help Them day after day to form his home Which You will be the guest head and invisible. Help Them always to meet and keep the vows and promises They made this memorable day.

"May God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit bless you, keep Them and Keep Them firm; the Lord in his mercy, his face back to you to bless Them abundantly rich, and fill his holy love, and That world in the future you may enjoy eternal life, amen. "

Biblical passages

The Minister will select some of the passages to read Following During the ceremony, According to the order of the program, established in advance:

"The Lord God said: It is not good That Man Should Be alone. Far CORRESPONDING helper to make hin hin to. Seeing then the Lord God formed the ground all the beasts of the field and Every bird of heaven, Brought to the man to see how he would call Them and whatever the man called Every living creature, that 'name was excellant. So the man Gave names to all cattle, and birds of the sky to Every beast of the field. But man does not think it matched helpmeet. Then the Lord God Caused a deep sleep to fall upon man, and he slept, then took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh in excellant place. Then the rib Which the Lord God HAD taken from man, made he a woman, and Brought the man. the man said, This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh: she Shall be called Woman, because the man was taken. Therefore Shall a man leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and The Two Shall Become One Flesh. "(Genesis 2:18-24).

"Therefore I will That men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. I want, so, if ataviem women dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with bars, or gold, or pearls, or costly, but ( the befits women who profess to godliness) with good works ... Therefore I will That the younger women marry, bear children, be good housewives and give opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully. "(1 Timothy 2:8-10, 5 : 14).

"Honorable in all that is marriage and the bed undefiled, but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." (Hebrews 13:4).

"Wives, be submissive to your Husbands as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and not bitter against Them." (Colossians 3:18-19).

"Live joyfully with the wife Whom thou lovest all the days of thy vanity of life, Which God hath Given thee under the sun all the days of thy vanity. For this is thy Portion in this life, and in thy labor thou takest under Which the sun. "(Ecclesiastes 9:9).

Other relevant passages

Proverbs 7:6-27, 12:4, 31:10-12.14,20.23; 31:10-31

Matthew 19:3-12:22:30

Romans 7:2-3

The Coríntios6: 16

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

1 Corinthians 11:8-9,11-12

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Titus 2:3-5

1 Peter 3:1-7

BAPTISM

The Sacraments

New Testament Christianity is a religion of rituals, but an intimate relationship Between man and God, or direct contact with the Creator Keeps your creatures, through the Holy Spirit. So do not Establish a rigid system of worship, but Gives you ample space, Which Is the Church, Within Which Can he worship God.

But there are two ceremonies That are essential, since They Were Duly ordered: baptism and Holy Communion. Because of excellant sacred character, These ceremonies are Described Sometimes the sacraments, or sacred things. They are called ordinances Also, because They Are ceremonies ordered by the Lord Jesus Christ.

The word "baptize" those used in the form of baptism literally means "to submerge." This Interpretation is Confirmed by the Greek language scholars and church historians. Baptism by immersion is Consistent with the symbolic meaning of baptism, ie, death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6:1-14).

Preparation of candidates

Should only be baptized people who have Recognized Their sin, They have repented and accepted Jesus Christ the Savior Their personal. The minister will teach the Christian Doctrines These People, Following the biblical text with a manual of Christian Doctrines. When you are convinced of the genuine conversion of These candidates, he instructs Them about the necessity of water baptism. Those who wish to take this important step, Should interrogate Them about Their Christian beliefs, to Avoid naming Those who have not yet Given an evidence of true conversion.

Before the ceremony, the minister will meet with the candidates to prepare Them Physically and Spiritually for baptism, and thereby Ensure the Solemnity of the ceremony. The for the physical, Can show the candidates how to cross his hands over his chest at the time before immersion in water. The for the spiritual, You Can ask Them to take the pledge Following Them That he HAD to read:

"Suffering Through the atoning of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have established a relationship with God, relationship that is called the new covenant, whereby we receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

"This ceremony of baptism Reminds us our obligations contracts to God and to others. So take the opportunity to consecrate ourselves again and renew our promises. We pledge to work for the church's progress in knowledge and holiness, to promote: Their spirituality and to REMAIN steadfast in Their worship, discipline and doctrine.

"The stewards of what God has entrusted to us, we commit ourselves to Contribute Regularly and cheerfully to the support of the ministry, for the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor and spreading the Gospel throughout the world.

"The is our home, we pledge to Maintain the worship and prayer at home, create our children in the fear of the Lord, and seek the salvation of our loved ones and our acquaintances.

"By virtue of our calling the believers, and love for unconverted people Whom Jesus Christ Has Died, we commit to walk with prudence and discretion to the world, Avoiding the sinful and what is reprehensible. We pledge to be fair in our Relationships with others , Faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our conduct. We pledge to Avoid gossip, gossip and anger, and be earnest in our Efforts to expand the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

"Because we have one Lord unites us the brothers in one faith, we commit ourselves to one another in brotherly Ensure love, to pray for one another, to help ourselves in times of sickness and trouble, to be courteous in way we speak, not to be offended by anything, and we are always willing to seek reconciliation According To The Teachings of our Lord.

The minister will ask the candidates:

"You take this commitment?"

Candidates respond in unison: "Yes, we undertake, and by the grace of God Will Fulfill."
Instructions for the minister

It is customary to celebrate the brief Devotions before the ceremony of baptism. If the service is Conducted in a public place where people will gather non-converted, it is ideal to explain the plan of salvation and the wonderful meaning of baptism in water. Both believers and nonbelievers to, it is useful to Establish the biblical basis of baptism, by reading one of the passages That Appear later in this chapter.

If baptism is performed in the baptistery, the first minister will come down and help the candidates to come down, to Prevent slipping or tripping. If the baptism is performed in the river, the minister Should Be baptized against the current, so that the strength of the current will help to raise the water the baptized person. In any case, seek to be facing the audience, so that everyone Can see the act of baptism.

The minister will pray for the candidates and the Given everyone we have an opportunity to testify to his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and his firm determination to persevere and Faithful Until The End, will baptizing one by one, using one of the Following Formula :

"Brother (sister) __________________ (name of candidate), due to the fact That you've Believed in our Lord Jesus Christ and accepted Him to your personal Savior, I (a) baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit amen. "

"In obedience to the great commission, and According to his profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I baptize __________________ (name of candidate) in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, amen. "

"Before his confession of faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior, I (a) baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, amen."

With one hand the minister will hold hands crossed the candidate, and the Other the support under the neck to lift it safely from the water. Then the sink and rise, That Avoiding any action breaks the Solemnity or cause laughter.

After everyone has Been baptized, the minister will pray for Them and dismiss the church, except the baptism is being wellness That Celebrated at the party's primary service.

Biblical passages

"In Those Days John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, Repent ye, it is close to the kingdom of heaven. This is he of Whom the prophet Isaiah spoke When He said: The voice of one crying in the wilderness , Prepare the way the Lord, make his paths straight. John vestments Were made of camel's hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. Then Went Out to hin Jerusalem, all Judea and all region round the Jordan. Confessing Their Sins, by hin Were baptized in the Jordan River. But When He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he Told them: You brood of vipers! Who Warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. And think not you just say, We have Abraham for our father. I tell you That God Can These stones raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees, Every tree and Which bringeth not forth good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water unto repentance. But he who eat after me is Mightier than I, Whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. In his hand he has to shovel and clean your threshing floor, gathering the wheat into his barn and burning up the chaff with fire That Never Shall be quenched. Then cam Jesus from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by hin. But John tried to dissuade hin, saying I need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? Jesus answered: Allow it now, for us to Fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him. The soon as Jesus was baptized, Went up straightway water. hin That moment opened to the heavens, and saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And a voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. "( Matthew 3:1-17).

"Beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, The Son of God. it is written in Isaiah the prophet: I will send my messenger before thy face, Which Shall prepare thy way. Voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight Their paths. John did baptize in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. whole province of Judea and Jerusalem Went Out to hin Their sins and confessing, by hin Were baptized in the Jordan River. John was Clothed with camel's hair, wore a leather belt and ate locusts and wild honey. And preached, saying, After I eat he who is stronger than me, Which I am not worthy to stoop down and Untie the strap of his sandals. I indeed have baptized you with water, but he will baptize with the Holy Spirit. In Those Days cam Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in Jordan. Once out of the water he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon hin. Then there was this voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased. "(Mark 1:1-11).

"Coming to Jesus spake unto Them, saying to me is Given all power in heaven and on earth. Go Therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing Them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit teaching Them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And surely I am with you alway, even unto the end of the century. "(Matthew 28:18-20).

"Later Jesus appeared to the eleven As They at the table, and Threw Them in the face unbelief and hardness of heart, because we HAD Believed That They Already seen the risen. And he said unto Them, Go ye into all the world and preach Every creature to the gospel. That He believeth and is baptized Shall be saved but he believeth not That Shall be damned. "(Mark 16:14-16).

"Peter said unto Them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. And Shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is to you and to your children, and All That are far away - as many as the Lord our God Shall call. Other With many words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation. Those who gladly received his word were baptized Were, and That day is added about three thousand souls. And They continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers. "(Acts 2:38-42).

"Know ye not that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus Were Were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with hin by baptism into death: that like the Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we may walk in newness of Life. "(Romans 6:3-4).

"... For all of you who Were baptized into Christ have Clothed yourselves with Christ." (Galatians 3:27).

"... Having Been buried with hin in baptism, wherein Also ressurgistes by faith in the power of God, who raised hin from the dead." (Colossians 2:12).

See also Acts 8:26-39, 10:44-48 and 16:25-34.

"Brethren, you have made public profession of Their faith in Christ, Were baptized in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and Were recommended by the official body of the church the members to be admitted. Promise you now live a holy life the Faithful followers of Christ, and to Contribute to peace, prosperity and unity of the church? "

Candidates respond in unison: "Yes, we promise."

The minister will say:

"Since you have Already Made Their profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive the members of this church, with the privileges and Duties of our own spiritual family."

The minister will welcome Every new member, pressing his right hand to Them, and conclude with the pastoral blessing Following:

"May God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit bless and keep Them now and forever, amen."

"Now the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant Brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, equip you in every good work to in his will, working in you before That He is pleasant through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory for ever and ever, amen. "(Hebrews 13:20-21).

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

Candidates will present Themselves before the church, to Which the minister will say:

"Beloved brethren, the Scriptures teach us That the church is one body and one army, Whose head and master Jesus Christ. God's plan is to rake in the same herd to all born again in order to Maintain firm believers and preach the Gospel to Those who have not Believed in Christ. "

"It is the duty of members to seek peace and unity of the church, taking the loads from each other, aiding each other, Being Faithful to the church and helping to keep it and Its activities."

Addressing the Applicant, the minister will say:

"Brethren, you have made public profession of Their faith in Christ, Were baptized in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and Were recommended by the official body of the church the members to be admitted. Promise you now live a holy life the Faithful followers of Christ, and to Contribute to peace, prosperity and unity of the church? "

Candidates respond in unison: "Yes, we promise.

The minister will say:

"Since you have Already Made Their profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive the members of this church, with the privileges and Duties of our own spiritual family."

The minister will welcome Every new member, pressing his right hand to Them, and conclude with the pastoral blessing Following:

"May God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit bless and keep Them now and forever, amen."

"Now the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant Brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, equip you in every good work to in his will, working in you before That He is pleasant through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory for ever and ever, amen. "(Hebrews 13:20-21).

The LAST SUPPER

Should the pastor announce in advance the worship of the Lord's Supper, urging believers to take heed to the spiritual preparation and advise the unconverted about the danger of taking it without being wellness enquiry.c prepared. It is important That Understand That Should members only go to the table of the Lord who is with a clean heart and without sin (1 Corinthians 11:27-32). So all who wish to Attend the Lord's Supper Should prepare the heart. What has fallen into sin must repent and seek forgiveness. In case of grudges and grievances among some members, They must be reconciled before approaching the Lord's table.

The Pastor Should Also announce That he and Other workers are willing to help to Spiritually Those who ask. After the exhortation, They Themselves Should give all to prayer and meditation before God.

Usually the Lord's Supper is Celebrated at the end of the worship of the Lord's day, the first Sunday of the month, morning or evening.

One Should not rush this ceremony. It is a solemn act and That Should Be expected participants receive rich blessings from the Holy Spirit to abide in his presence During the ceremony.

Because this ceremony be spiritual character and Strictly for believers alone Should be held in the service Preferably When All the brothers are reunited, and not in the common meeting of evangelization. Thus there is Greater freedom to enter into intimate communion with the Lord.

Should the minister explain in advance the order of service to Those Who Are helping to break the bread and wine.

The invitation to Participate in the Supper Should be extended to all present who are members in full communion in some evangelical church.

CEREMONY 1

To kick off the celebration of Holy Communion, the minister _'s approach and the table prepared in advance, ask the Deacons or persons appointed for this ceremony, Which Will join hin at the table.

Once the Minister has approached the table and his assistants are on your side, it will make a prayer to God, Asking His blessing over the bread and wine. Then there are the brothers split Them assigned to distribute the bread, then wine, among the Other People who are Gathered here, Participating in this holy Solemnity.

Before eating bread, the minister read:

"For I received from the Lord what I Also Delivered unto you That the Lord Jesus on the night he was betrayed took bread and Gave thanks, broke it and said, This is My Body Which Is Given for you, Do this in remembrance of me . "(1 Corinthians 11:23-24).

And say:

"Let us eat all the bread."

Likewise read:

"Likewise, after supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this from the Often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For all the times you eat this bread and drink this cup, you Proclaim the Lord's death till he come. "(1 Corinthians 11:25-26).

And say:

"Let's all drink the wine.

After drinking wine and Having a moment of meditation and worship the Lord, the minister read:

"For the Often the ye eat this bread and drink this cup, you Proclaim the Lord's death till he come." (1 Corinthians 11:26).

"The Word of God says That after Christ and his disciples ate bread and drank wine, just Celebrated the first Lord's Supper, and sang a hymn before withdrawing from the upper room." (Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26).

Finally, it will be sung a hymn or a chorus.

Note: Some churches trend to collect an offering for the poor at the end of the Supper.

CEREMONY 2

Before the participants approach the altar, the minister read from the Following passages, giving preference to the first of them: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:17-20,26-29, Mark 14:12-17,22 - 25, Luke 22:7-20.

The minister and the Deacons Themselves or persons designated place at the table, Which put on the bread and wine. After praying, the minister read the verses again Regarding the bread, and give leave to his assistants, who will distribute among the participants. A hymn may be sung some choruses During or distribution.

When everyone has Been served, the pastor will serve the auxiliary, and finally one of the assistants do.

All eat together in silence.

Likewise, the wine will be served, and in the end will be sung a hymn or chorus of praise to Jesus Christ.

Note: The minister has full liberty of Asking you to sing some hymns or choruses, or you can call the church for a prayer During the service, to the Spirit leads.

DEDICATION OF CHILDREN

In the Scriptures there is in teaching _OR That examples allow the baptism of children. The New Testament teaching, the candidate for baptism must have repented of Their sins (Acts 2:38), and have Believed in Jesus Christ (Acts 8:37). Those who still Can not make full use of reason, not in a position to meet These two requirements. Children in this condition.

On the Other hand, the Scriptures teach about the public presentation of the children of God, During Which We ask the Lord to bless the children and the life They will face.

When we proceed Thus, we are Following the practice allowed by the Church of all times. It is not water baptism, but the presentation of children to God, faith and thanksgiving, a prayer for divine blessing.

CEREMONY 1

Hymn or Chorus

Parents bring children to the front while singing a hymn or a chorus Appropriate.

Bible Reading

The minister will read the passages Following:

"They Brought her children to the touch, but the disciples rebuked Them. But Jesus saw it, was indignant, ^and said unto Them, Suffer the little children come unto me and forbid Them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto Those Who's not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Making Them And Their imposing arms and hands, and blessed Them. "(Mark 10:13-16).

"They Brought hin so some children, that 'They may lay hands and pray. But the disciples rebuked Them. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid Them not to come to me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And HAVING laid his hands on Them, and departed thence. "(Matthew 19:13-15).

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all thy soul and with all thy strength. These words Which I command you today Shall be in thine heart. You Shall Teach Them diligently unto thy children, and shalt speak of Them sit in your house, walk along the road, throwing up and rise up. thou shalt bind Them for a sign upon thine hand, and you will be the Range Between thine eyes. Write Them on the threshold of the house, and doors. "(Deuteronomy 6:4-9).

"So it is not the will of your Father in heaven That One of These Should little ones perish." (Matthew 18:14).

Exhortation to the church:

Addressing the church, the minister will say:

"My dear brothers and friends, God has ordained the family as a divine institution-since The Beginning of Mankind. Children are a gift That the Lord has entrusted the care of Their parents. Therefore parents before God and society to have the Responsibility to Ensure Their children. We witness That Christ is King and Lord over our lives and the lives of our children.

"We commit ourselves, those we can, to educate this child (or this girl, or These children), in his law and his holy will. The Bible Gives us many examples of this.

"Jochebed Moses instructed his son after Having It Delivered to the Lord. Ana Acknowledged That his son Samuel belong to Jehovah. Maria took his son to the temple to Dedicate hin to God.

"The parents of this boy (or girl this) Recognize Their Responsibility to educate, teach and exhort this creature in awe and obedience to the Word of God from his Earliest years of life.

"We bring to God's presence in the children he has relied, to Dedicate to hin hin to beg and bless Them."

Pact

The minister will ask parents to take an appointment with the child, Making Them The Following questions:

Minister: "Before God and These witnesses, you promise to create this child in the fear of the Lord?"

Parents say: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: Do you promise, Moreover, guide her daily in the knowledge of the way of the Lord? "

Parents: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: "Do you promise to instruct her to know the Christ your personal Savior?"

Parents: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: "They promise, while in control of you, give this creature a strong and godly example of Christian life?"

Parents: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: "You have this child (or that girl) in a solemn and sincere dedication to God?"

Parents: "Yes, we presented."

Minister: "Do you promise to Dedicate Themselves to create this child (or this girl) in the doctrine and Teachings of the holy word of God?"

Parents: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: "They promise to create this child (or that girl) in the daily practice of prayer, and help you to form Christian character, and of everything Within Reach of you to create it at home, in an atmosphere of devotion God?"

Parents: "Yes, we promise."

Minister: "Basing ourselves on the fact That you have promised before God and this congregation to Dedicate this child to God, and have Stated in their own words, I urge you to engage in this sacred Obligation with wisdom, perseverance and effort."

Dedication

Taking the child in his arms (if not inconvenient) and putting his hands on it, the minister will say:

"____________________ (name of child), you we Dedicate to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. May the Lord strengthen you all the days of his life. "

Dedicatory prayer

"Now, Father, Creator of heaven and earth, we beseech thee for the welfare of this child. Deliver the chains of sin and disease of the body. That the she grows in age and stature, to grow well in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It Gives parents the wisdom to build on Their Own Way. We are dedicated to your honor and your service, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen .. "

Final hymn or chorus

Once the minister has prayed, the chorus or a hymn will be sung. While the church sings, Their parents return to seats and the minister will return to the pulpit to say goodbye to the congregation.

CEREMONY 2

Hymn or Chorus

While the parents go to the front with the boy (or girl), an Appropriate hymn or chorus will be sung.

Bible Reading

The minister will descend from the pulpit to meet the child's parents, and make Bible reading as follows:

"After some time Hannah conceived and bore a son. Called hin Samuel, saying, I have a request to the Lord ... Having weaned hin, hin took along with the bull, three years ago, one ephah of flour and a bottle of wine, and led to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. the boy was still too young ... wherefore I now surrender to the Lord. For Every Day That belongs to the living Lord. And They worshiped the Lord ... And there Samuel Grew, and the Lord was with hin, and none of His words fall to the ground. "(1 Samuel 1:20,24-28:3:19).

Then comment:

"In the New Testament we read about Christ, that 'by Completing eight days old,' According to the law of Moses, They Brought hin to Jerusalem to present to the Lord ... There was a man in Jerusalem Whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, Awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon hin ... then he took in his arms and praised God, saying, Lord, now dismiss your servant in peace, According to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation ... The father and mother marveled at Which Were Those things spoken of hin ... And the child Grew and Became strong, filled with wisdom, and grace of God was upon hin. '"(Luke 2: 22,25,28-30,33,40).

"The Old Testament Also Gives us wise counsel about the education of children:

'Train up a child in the way he Should Go: And When he will not depart from it.' (Proverbs 22:6).

'The Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham what I do ...? For I have Chosen to command his children and his household after hin to keep the way of the Lord to do justice and Judgment, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham That Which Has he promised. '(Genesis 18:17,19).

'These words Which I command you today Shall be in thine heart. You Shall Teach Them diligently unto thy children, and shalt speak of Them sit in your house, walk along the road, throwing up and rise up. '(Deuteronomy 6:6-7). "

Pact

Addressing the parents, the minister will say:

"Brothers, we are Gathered here in this solemn moment and a lot of happiness. Just the Mary and Anne in biblical times, Brought you this child into the temple to present it to God. You Already Know the Master's words: 'Let the little ones and forbid Them not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. '

"Is it correct That You bring this child born with a few days. The mystery and wonder of this new life makes Them Eat with awe before the Father of all life, so it Gives Them a new message about the Dignity of life and responsibility of parenthood.

"The purpose of this act is to help parents to appreciate Them to the Responsibility to educate this child (or this girl) in the ways of the Lord, that 'When making use of reason, choose good over evil and accepted Jesus Christ the Savior Their and Master. God has a purpose for this child's life. Find this purpose and executed Io mean success, reject it or ignore it mean failure in the matter how we Consider and applaud the world. And his privilege and duty to guide your son (or daughter) in the perfect will of God for your life.

"In this endeavor, you must consecrate himself today, for this you are now devoting his son (or daughter) of God."

"According to the purpose for Which you came here, They Should The Following answer questions."

Minister: "You are presenting this child solemnly before God to Dedicate it to serving the Lord?"

Parents: "Yes"

Minister: "You Will Devote Themselves the parents of this child, to instruct her in the ways of the Lord?"

Parents: "Yes"

Minister: "They promise to instruct her in the Teachings of Jesus Christ, and guide her in Developing the Christian character?"

Parents: "Yes"

Minister: "They promise to shape the Far As Possible this child's life, through exemplary Conduct a home, Both by word and by example, so that the Appropriate age she accepted Jesus Christ, Participate in the communion of believers and perform services for the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ? "

Parents: "Yes"

Minister: "Since you have promised before God and this congregation to Dedicate this child to God, and have Stated in their own words, I urge you to Dedicate Themselves to this sacred Responsibility with wisdom, perseverance and holy devotion."

Dedicatory prayer

"Now, Father, Creator of heaven and earth, I beseech thee for the welfare of this child (or that girl). Deliver hin (her) from the snares of sin and disease of the body. That the h (a) is Increasing in age and stature, also grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Grant wisdom to his parents to Establish That in his ways, dedicating this child to your honor and your service in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen. "

Pastoral blessing

"The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. On you The Lord lift up his countenance, and give thee peace."

Final hymn or chorus

Once the minister has finished speaking These Words, the church will sing a hymn or a chorus Appropriate.

THANKSGIVING FOR FIFTEEN YEARS ANNIVERSARY

It is very important for a young man Reaches the age of fifteen. It's like she Told the world that is Already the girl. This acts Provides the young, Their parents and the church a unique opportunity to witness Their faith in Christ.

Entry of the procession

The soft instrumental music will be performed.

The minister will lead the mother by the arm of the birthday girl, and leave on one side of the platform. He will stand right beside the chair Placed for the birthday girl, and there will REMAIN standing throughout the ceremony.

The parade then 14 pairs of girls and boys.

Each young man will lead a girl by the left arm. Each of the girls will have a flower in her hand (can be used lilies or carnations). As They enter, couples will stand on Both Sides of the chair Intended for the birthday girl, along the platform, the boy and the girl on the Other hand, each row will have, Alternately, a boy and a girl.

Entry birthday

Another Appropriate music will be performed.

The birthday girl will holding the arm of her father (or in place, the arm of Those who choose it), walk slowly to the platform, and will sit in a chair Specially decorated for the occasion.

Addressing Those present, the minister will say:

"Dear brothers and friends, is my privilege to give Them a warm welcome on behalf of Jesus Christ on the occasion of this ceremony of thanksgiving for the life of 15 years of __________________ (name of birthday boy), daughter of __________________ (names and surnames of the parents). With great joy we invoke the presence of God for this act and the life of this young man. Let us pray. "

Prayer

"Beloved Father, we approach you in this moment to thank you for life de_________________ (name of birthday person). We give you thanks because thou hast blessed by this beautiful age of 15 years. We beseech thee to keep thy Holy Spirit to guard 3 it and protect it Every day of your life. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, amen. "

Delivery of flowers and Bible reading

At this point Other background music will be performed.

Each girl - starting with the last one cam in - walk to the chair where the birthday girl, the flower will give you and read to her in the Bible - Which are marked in the 14 That Are texts to be read - That the biblical text Corresponds to it, so that everyone Can Hear. (The first girl who cam to the Bible, after reading his text, will deliver the second, and the second to third, and so on).

Girl 1: "As a young man cleanse his way? heed According to Your word." (Psalm 119:9).

Girl 2: "Remember your Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and eat of the years Which thou mayest say, I have no delight in Them." (Ecclesiastes 12:1).

Girl 3: "Let no one despise your youth, but be examples of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12).

Girl 4: "Rejoice, young man, in thy youth, and recreate to your heart in the days of thy youth. walks the ways of thine heart, and the sight of thine eyes: but know That is All These things will bring you God's judgment. "(Ecclesiastes 11:9).

Girl 5: "The Young men likewise exhort to be sober. In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works. In your teaching show integrity, reverence ..." (Titus 2:6,7).

Girl 6: "Flee youthful lusts Also, and Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with Those with a pure heart, call on the Lord." (2 Timothy 2:22).

Girl 7: "An excellent wife who Can find? Its value is far above rubies." (Proverbs 31:10).

Girl 8: "Therefore let hin who Knows what to the well and not doing it is sin." (James 4:7).

Girl 9: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance. Against such there is the law." (Galatians 5:22,23).

Girl 10: "About all that is, guard your heart, for from it flow the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23).

Girl 11: "Blessed are the pure in heart for They Shall see God." (Matthew 5:8).

Girl 12: "Ye are the light of the world. You Can not hide a city on a hill." (Matthew 5:14).

Girl 13: "When thou saidst, Seek ye my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, I seek." (Psalm 27:8).

Girl 14: "The very God of peace sanctify you Wholly. And may your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

Delivery of the Bible and coronation

When all the girls have Delivered the flowers and read the biblical text before the birthday, the leader of young people enter the church or the minister's wife, will receive the Bible from the hands of the last girl, will stand beside the girl and say:

"Let the Lord keep you in your heart, like a bouquet of flowers That never fade away, the wise advice That the Word of God Has Given You. If you faithfully follow God's will, the end will receive the crown of life."

Then the person who spoke These words give the birthday boy in the Bible Which Were read the 14 texts marked advance, and place; bout her head a crown That Was keeping safe on the Other hand.

Parental Intervention

The birthday girl's father will speak briefly about some fact Highlighted in the life of his daughter, the mother licks talk about it a few minutes.

(One of the two goals Could prove the birthday girl.)

Prayer

The Minister will invite the whole church to put up Their feet, and pray like this:

"Sovereign God, we praise you in this hour, and once again we ask your blessing on behalf de___________ (girl's name). Makes Your Word always give Abundant fruit in your life. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen. "

Departure of the procession and the birthday girl

The majestic and soothing music will be Performed at this time the participants prepare to leave.

Couples begin to leave the platform to the door, in the reverse order They Entered.

Finally, leave the old lady.

Note: If you are unable to form 14 pairs, may be formed 7 - or 14 girls alone, if there is enough boys to Accompany Them. The important thing is That the total of some 15 people. Before the prayer of the minister, the birthday girl will have the opportunity to say a few words of gratitude to his parents, spiritual leaders and fellow church members. If she wishes, can sing this time.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK

When They Are Sick, believers expect Their pastors to visit Them. Next, offer information and advice Regarding this important ministry.

The Lord lovingly calls his Ministers to visit the sick, showing compassion and offering Them Them They need spiritual help. The pastor indifferent to the pain of others is not worthy representative of That Which took our infirmities upon himself, and looks at us with compassion eternal (John 21:15-17, 1 John 3:11-16, 4:7-21) .

The service of God is Also an ambassador to the Minister of the great King (2 Corinthians 5:20). The minister is to help the sick to get closer to God (Psalms 34:18, 145:18).

The minister must help the patient learn the lesson That God seeks to teach through the illness. Maybe God wants to give you a lesson in discipline or show hin Their allegiance in the race (Job 23:10; Daniel 3:19-28).

Should the minister not blame the sick of his congregation who consult doctors, but Should Teach Them to always trust the divine physician.

After instructing the patient and prepare it to receive divine healing by faith, trusting to pray That God will heal. It is Appropriate for people of faith join together to pray for the sick. It is good to keep this environment of faith after curing, Until the patient is to strengthen the experience he had.

Should the minister visit the sick and afflicted (James 1:27), and read passages to Them That Certainly the Holy Spirit will use to strengthen and comfort Them Them.

The reading of the Word of God and the testimony of Those Who Were healed by the Lord Increase the faith of the sick and prepare your heart for the prayer of faith will be made for him. The Following steps are the most clear and positive effects of many That God made in his written Word.

Passages on divine healing

"And Moses cried unto the Lord and the Lord Showed hin the tree. He Gave to Moses in the waters and the waters Became sweet. There God Gave Them a statute and an ordinance, and there he PROVED Them. He said: If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice the Lord your God and of what is right before your eyes, and wilt give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, the diseases upon thee Which I have Brought upon the Egyptians, for I am the Lord who heals you. "(Exodus 15:25-26).

"Worship the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. Take away diseases from among you ..." (Exodus 23:25).

"The Lord will take away from thee all sickness. He did not smite thee by the terrible diseases you Knew in Egypt, before putting on Them All Those who hate you." (Deuteronomy 7:15).

"And he who forgives all your iniquities, and heals all your diseases ..." (Psalm 103:3).

"Fools, because of the way of Rebellion, and because of Their iniquities, Were afflicted. Their soul abhorred all food, and has arrived at death's door. Then They Cried to the Lord in Their trouble, and he saved Them from Their afflictions. He sent his word, and healed Them and Them Delivered from destruction. Give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love, and for his wonderful works to the children of men. "(Psalm 107:17-25).

"Surely he took up our infirmities and our sorrows Carried upon himself, yet we Considered Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities: the chastisement of Brought us peace was upon hin, and with his stripes we are healed. "(Isaiah 53:4-5).

"Heal me, O Lord, and I Shall be healed: save me, and I Shall be saved: for thou art my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14).

"When it was evening, They Brought unto hin many possessed with demons, with his word and he cast out the spirits and healed all the sick. This happened to Fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: He took our infirmities and bore our diseases . "(Matthew 8:16-17).

"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, Freely give." (Matthew 10:8).

"Jesus, Knowing this, he withdrew from there. Followed hin a great multitude, and he healed all Them ..." (Matthew 12:15).

"Wherever he Went, in cities, villages or camps, Placed the sick in the marketplaces. Besought hin let Them That at least touch the hem of his garment, and who played it all healed up." (Mark 6:56).

"These signs Shall Follow Them That believe: In My Name Shall They cast out devils: they Shall speak with new tongues, take up serpents, and If They drink any deadly thing, no harm in Them, They will lay hands on the sick, and They Shall recover. " (Mark 16:17-18).

"He Went to Nazareth, where He HAD Been Entered, on the Sabbath, the synagogue, the was his custom, and Stood up to read. He was Given the book of Isaiah. When you open the book, he found the place where was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. He sent me to Proclaim liberty to the captives, sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to Proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. Closing book returned to the attendant and sat down. All eyes in the synagogue Were fastened on hin. he Began to say unto Them, This day is this scripture in your ears glowing. "(Luke 4:16-21).

"When you enter the city, and They receive you, eat what you offer. That Heal the sick are therein, and say unto Them, It is come unto the kingdom of God. The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, by thy name, even the demons are subject to us. "(Luke 10:8-9,17).

"The Thief Comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I cam That They may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10).

"Verily, verily I say unto you, That He believeth in me will do the works Also That I do. And will the Greater works than these, because I go to the Father and of whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will. "(John 14:12-14).

"... How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who Went about doing good and healing all That Were oppressed of the devil, because God was with hin." (Acts 10:38).

"Is any sick among you? Call for the elders of the church to pray over hin, hin anointing with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith Shall save the sick and the Lord Shall raise up hin. If he has committed sins, be it are forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray one for another, that 'ye may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. "(James 5:14-16).

Visit

The Minister's visit Should Be brief, According to the Circumstances and the discretion of the minister. In cases where the patient is hospitalized, the minister determines Shall the office of the hospital if it is Possible to visit the sick, as is Sometimes Not possible due to issues with illness and sick.

The he approached the room of the sick, the minister Should do it very carefully and quietly, with a smile and soft words and loving.

The primary purpose of the visit is to Stimulate the faith of the sick in the Hope that Jesus Christ Brings to the heart. The minister will always Maintain a cordial and affectionate attitude Towards the sick.

Should it make you a few questions. The sick and the weak are Usually not withstand Lengthy visits. If you want the patient to ask questions, Should be allowed to do that because it will help you Physically and Spiritually.

Should the minister not say anything That Gives a negative impression about the physical condition of the patient.

He read a brief passage to the sick of the Word of God, subdued voice. Sometimes it is very helpful to the sick to hear an Appropriate hymn or chorus, sung in a low voice.

The Cult FUNERAL

Instructions for the minister

As soon as the minister receives the news of the death of a member of his church, Should Immediately go to the home of the deceased to offer his help and spiritual comfort to Relatives.

The minister discreetly ascertain the plans of the family for burial, and help in all that is possible. You Can Make a suggestion That Seems relevant, always with total care to act with tact and sensitivity.

That Should Be One detail is clear the time and place of burial, and the ceremony will be held in the church, at home or in a mortuary.

If the minister Knows the family well, Avoid at all costs overspending That They Are the Often Happens When the intense emotions take over the heart and the senses.

The funeral service is an opportunity worthy of further Consideration and meditation, ideal to lead to a heterogeneous audience the message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ. But this must be done with sensitivity to the occasion requires, and not to an evangelistic campaign.

So the message Should Be brief, simple and easy to Understand, not to lose his primary goal: to comfort the family of the deceased, and lead the Wizards to a moment of meditation on the future encounter with God.

To worship at home or in church, the minister will arrive at the Indicated time, and the ceremony will not start Until It Receives authorization from the family. The minister Should Be prepared in advance the program of worship.

Themes and text messaging

From darkness to light

"Seek what makes the Seven Sisters, and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and darkens the day and night: that calleth for the waters of the sea and pours Them Out upon the earth, the Lord is your behalf. "(Amos 5:8).

Courage and faith to live to die

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, Knowing That the Lord your labor is not in vain." (1 Corinthians 15:58).

I can do everything in Christ

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13).

Anchored in the rock

"For the day of trouble He Shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle Shall he hide me and Set me high upon a rock." (Psalm 27:5).

The promised land

"God will wipe all tears in your eyes. There will be no more death, Neither sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, for the former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4).

What is life?

"Oh, not to know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? That Appears And steam for a little while and then vanishes away." (James 4:14).

In hin is life

"In hin was life, and life was the light of men." (John 1:4).

The consolation of Christ

"We Know That if our earthly house of this tabernacle Were Dissolved, we have part of a building from God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. And so we groan, earnestly desiring to be Clothed with our habitation Which Is from heaven, because being wellness Clothed That Shall we not be found naked. For indeed we who are in this tabernacle of the groan, being wellness distressed, not because we would be unclothed, but Clothed upon, that 'mortality might be swallowed up by life. Now, who to this very thing was prepared in God who Gave us the earnest of the Spirit. From what we are always confident, Knowing That while we are present in the body we are absent from the Lord. (We walk by faith not by sight) . But we have confidence, preferring to leave this body and present with the Lord. "(2 Corinthians 5:1-8).

Life in abundance

"The Thief Comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I cam That They may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10).

The last enemy

"Now, The Last Enemy That Shall be destroyed is death." (1 Corinthians 15:26).

The sky is much better

"Both Sides But I am in distress, Having a desire to depart and be with Christ, Which is much better." (Philippians 1:23).

The house of my Father

"In my Father's house are many mansions. If it Were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2).

The blessed dead

"Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, will rest from Their labors, for Them Their deeds will follow." (Revelation 14:13).

The dismissal of Paul

"I have Fought the good fight, finished the race, Kept the Faith. Henceforth the crown of righteousness I is stored, Which the Lord, the righteous judge, Shall give me at That Day: and not only me but Also to all who love his appearing. "(2 Timothy 4:7-8).

When death is Estimated

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15).

Bible Readings

For a child

"At That Time the disciples approached Jesus and asked: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus called a little child, put it in Their midst, and said, Verily I say unto you except ye be converted and the like not Become children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, Whoever humbles himself like this child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever will receive, in my name one such child, receives the Me But Whoever causes one of These little Which ones believe in me, That better hung around his neck a great millstone, and hurried into the sea. (...) Look, not to despise any of These little ones. For II tell you That Their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. The Son of Man cam to save what was lost. What do you think? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of Them is lost, he will not fail ninety-nine on the hills and will in search of that is gone astray? And if you think, verily I say pleasure is That than over the ninety and nine Which Went not astray. so it is not the will of your Father Which is in heaven That One of These little ones Should perish. "(Matthew 18:1-6,10-14).

"And They Brought unto hin Also infants, that 'he might touch Them. The disciples saw it, They rebuked Them. But Jesus called Them to hin, saying: Suffer the little children come unto me and forbid Them not, for of such is the of God. kingdom "(Luke 18:15-16).

"Wait on the Lord: be strong, good courage, and hope in the Lord." (Psalm 27:14).

"The Lord is good, a stronghold in times of trouble. He Knows Those who trust in hin." (Nahum 1:7).

"As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities Those who fear hin because he Knows our frame and remembers we are dust." (Psalm 103:13-14).

Divine consolation

"Blessed Are They That Mourn, for They Shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4).

"Comfort, comfort my people, saith your God." (Isaiah 40:1).

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. Sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to Proclaim liberty to the captives, and opening for the Prisoners, to Proclaim the acceptable year to the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and sort of sad about Zion Them to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. They call trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that 'he might be glorified. "(Isaiah 61:1-3).

"Fear not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed, for I am your God.'ll strengthen and help thee, I thee with the right hand of my righteousness." (Isaiah 41:10).

"So you Also you now indeed have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart Shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." (John 16:22).

"I leave you peace, my peace I give unto you. Not to give it to you Gives the world. Not your heart be troubled, Neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27).

"Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever Believes in Me, though he die, Shall live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me Shall never die. You believe this?" (John 11:25-26).

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that 'Those We Can comfort in any trouble with the comfort with Which We ourselves are comforted by God . "(2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

The sovereignty of God

"Be still, and know That I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10).

"All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed to nothing: According to his will he works in the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. No One Can hold his hand or say to hin: What are you doing?" (Daniel 4:35).

"Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord and his counselor hath taught hin? Who took counsel, to give hin understanding, and show the right way hin, hin and taught wisdom, and will make known the path of knowledge? Surely the nations are Considered by the hin the drop of a bucket, and to the dust of the balance, he weighs the islands like fine dust. (...) Behind, will ye liken God? With That liken the image? (...) He sitteth upon the circle of the earth, excellant inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He stretches Out The heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth Them Out as a tent to dwell. "(Isaiah 40:13-15,18,22).

"Who among All These Does Not Know That the hand of the Lord hath done this? What is in your hands the soul of Every living thing and the breath of all Mankind?" (Job 12:9-10).

"The depth of the riches of wisdom and knowledge Both of God, how unsearchable are his Judgments and how inscrutable his ways! Understood Who has the mind of the Lord or who hath been his counselor Been? Or who hath first Given to hin, that 'God Should repay hin? hin hin and through and for him are all things. Glory, because it forever, amen. "(Romans 11:33-36).

"He who Fears the Lord is strong confidence, and will be a safe haven for Their children." (Proverbs 14:26).

"Do not you know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He never tired nor weary, and no one Can scan your understanding. It Gives strength to the weary, and multiplies the power of what has no effect. Even the Youths Shall faint and be weary, and young men stumble and fall, but They That wait upon the Lord Shall renew Their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not faint. "(Isaiah 40:28-31).

The brevity of life

"Lord, thou hast Been our refuge from generation to generation. Before the Mountains Were Brought forth, or That formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Thou turnest man to dust, saying, Turn to dust, The sons of men. For a thousand years in thy sight are but the When It started yesterday, and as a watch in the night. Thou arrebatas in the sleep of death, are like grass That grows in the early morning, at dawn grows and flourishes , and later cut and dry. We are Consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. September hast before thee our iniquities, and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. All our days pass away in thy wrath; are over our years as a slight tale. The days of our life is seventy years, and if excellant by robustness, even eighty years, the best of Them is labor and sorrow, for Quickly pass, and we fly. Who knows the power of thine anger? For your wrath is the great fear to the you that is due. Teach us to number our days so that we Achieve a heart of wisdom. turn unto us, O Lord! Up when? have compassion on your Servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that 'we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Rejoice in the days That afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. Let thy work Appear unto thy glory unto thy Servants and Their children. be upon us the grace of the Lord our God upon us confirms the work of our hands. Yes, the work of our hands. "(Psalm 90).

"Man born of woman is of few days and full of difficulty. Forth like a flower, and wither like a fleeting shadow, does not remain." (Job 14:1-2).

"The man is, his days are like grass, and to the flower of the field, so he flourishes, the wind passing through it, it is gone, and his place is not known more." (Psalm 103:15-16).

"For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, and our days on earth are as a shadow." (Job 8:9).

"My days are swifter than a post: they flee, They see no joy. Papyrus rafts to pass, the eagle pounces on prey excellant." (Job 9:25-26).

"Lord, what is man, that 'thou mayest know, the son of man, so that the estimes? Man is like a breath, his days are like a passing shadow." (Psalm 144:3-4).

"And now, That ye shall say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, Spend a year there, negotiate and win. Now you know not of what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? Is That Appears even steam is a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, If the Lord wills, and we Shall live in this or that. "(James 4:13-15).

"There is none That hath power over the wind to contain 'it, so no one has power over the day of his death. Since there is high in times of war, Neither Shall wickedness deliver Those who practice it." (Ecclesiastes 8:8).

Rewards in Heaven

"Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, will rest from Their labors, for Them Their deeds will follow." (Revelation 14:13).

"Then he cam That HAD received five talents, Gave hin another five talents, saying, Lord, you trust me with five talents. Look, here are five talents Other Them That Got. His lord said unto hin is good and Faithful servant. Thou hast Been Faithful over a few, Will Set You over many things. Enter into the joy of thy lord. Also Arriving That HAD received two talents cam and said: Lord, You Delivered to me two talents: behold, They won with two others. Told hin his master, 'Well done good and Faithful servant. thou hast Been Faithful over a few, Will Set You over many things. Enter into the joy of thy lord. "(Matthew 25:20-23).

"And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Now the dwelling of God is with men. God will dwell with Them, and They Shall be his people, and God himself will be with Them and Be Their God God. wipe your eyes all tears. There will be no more death, Neither sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, for the former things are passed away. And he sat upon the throne That said, I make all things new. He said to me: Write, for These words are true and Faithful. He told me, It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and end. Who is thirsty, give hin free from the fountain of living water. He who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God and he Shall be my son. "(Revelation 21:3-7).

"And see his face, his forehead and his name will be. There will be at night. Not require light bulb or sunlight, because the Lord God will illuminate. And They Shall reign for ever and ever." (Revelation 22:4-5).

Confidence

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be Carried into the midst of the seas, though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. "(Psalm 46:1-3).

"He who Dwells in the shelter of the Most High, in the shadow of the Almighty. I declare, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, I trust. Surely Shall he deliver thee from the snare of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence. He Shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt insurance; his faithfulness will be your shield and buckler. not fear the terror by night nor the arrow That flies by day, nor the pestilence That walketh in darkness, nor That the plague destroys at midday. thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at thy right hand, but thou shalt not be reached. Only with thine eyes behold, and see the reward of the wicked. If you make the Lord your refuge, the Most High thy dwelling. "(Psalm 91:1-9).

"For this reason I Also Suffer These Things, but I am not ashamed: for I know Whom I have Believed and am Persuaded That he is Able to keep my deposit Until That Day." (2 Timothy 1:12).

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. Makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff They comfort me. prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and dwell in the house of the Lord forever. "(Psalm 23).

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, in preserving my life thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of my enemies, and thy right hand Shall save me." (Psalm 138:7).

"I Know That my Redeemer liveth, and That Shall he stand upon the earth. And though after my skin, yet in my flesh Shall I see God." (Job 19:25-26).

"We Know That if our earthly house of this tabernacle Were Dissolved, we have part of a building from God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. The The far we are always confident, Knowing That while we are present in the body, are absent from the Lord. (We walk by faith not by sight.) We are confident, preferring to leave this body and present with the Lord. "(2 Corinthians 5:1,6-8).

Resurrection

"For to this end Christ Died and lived again, might be Lord Both of the dead and the living." (Romans 14:9).

"Jesus said, Thy Brother Shall rise again. Answered Martha: I know it will rise again in the resurrection on the last day. Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever Believes in Me, though he die, Shall live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in me Shall never die. you believe this? "(John 11:23-26).

"For my Father's will is That everyone who sections and the Son Believes in Him Shall have eternal life, and I will raise hin on the last day." (John 6:40).

"Why do you judge something incredible with you That God raises the dead?" (Acts 26:8).

"But our citizenship is in heaven, where we await the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who Shall change our vile body, According to his glorious body, According to the subject he is Also Able to himself all things." (Philippians 3: 20-21).

"I do not, brethren, have you ignorant Concerning Them Which are asleep, lest you sorrow to others who have the hope. We believe That Jesus Died and rose again and so we believe That Those who sleep in Jesus, with God to bring hin . this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that 'we are alive and REMAIN Which unto the coming of the Lord Shall not Prevent Them Which are asleep. For the Lord himself Shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ Shall rise first. Then we are alive and REMAIN Which Shall be caught up together with Them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with These Words. "(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

"I saw thrones, and sat on Them They Were Given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of Them That Were beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and the word of God, who HAD not worshiped the beast or his image, Neither HAD received Their mark on his or Their foreheads and hands. lived and reign with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again Until the thousand years Were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he That hath part in the first resurrection. These has no power over the second death, but They Shall be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him a thousand years. "(Revelation 20:4-6).

CEREMONY 1

In the home or temple

Background music

The solemn music is played.

Walk of the minister and forward displacement of the coffin from the pulpit

If the service is being wellness Celebrated in the church, the minister Should come out to receive the coffin at the temple gate, or wait for him to stand before the pulpit.

After welcoming you at the door, he will walk before the bier to the pulpit. The coffin will be Placed before the pulpit.

Prayer

The Minister, Recognizing the sovereignty of God, ask Him to bless the service is being wellness Celebrated.

Reading the passage of worship

Hymn or chorus sung by the church

Bible Reading

You may read one or two passes, or a selection of Bible passages Various That Appear on previous pages.

Prayer

The minister will recall our hope to live eternally with Christ, and thank God for the exemplary life of the deceased. Ask the Lord to console the families, giving strength and comfort Them During grief and sadness.

Special Hymn

The soloist or a musical group will sing a hymn.

Tribute

The minister or a relative, or friend of the deceased person will speak a few minutes in her memory.

The Our Father

Message

According to the occasion, this message may be selected in the section Entitled Issues and text messaging.

Anthem

It may be sung a favorite hymn of the deceased.

Pastoral blessing

"The depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God. How unsearchable are his Judgments and how inscrutable your ways. Understood Who has the mind of the Lord or who hath been his counselor Been? Or who hath first Given to hin, that 'God Should repay hin? hin hin and through and for him are all things. Glory, because it forever, amen. "

Parade before the coffin

At the cemetery

It is customary in many evangelical churches, the minister Accompanied the Relatives of the deceased to the cemetery. When the first funeral service is completed, the minister dismiss the present without uttering a pastoral blessing, and will head to the cemetery, where there will be a brief worship.

Upon arriving at the cemetery, the minister will move ahead of the hearse leading, Followed by Relatives and friends of (a) late (a). Arrived at the grave, the coffin will fall. Before Burying hin, the service will be held.

Prayer

Are invoked divine love and providence, with the eternal Hope that God Offers us.

Bible Reading

The minister will read the passages Following:

"Man born of woman is of few days and full of difficulty. Forth like a flower, and wither like a fleeting shadow, does not remain." (Job 14:1-2).

"Naked I cam from my mother's womb, and naked Shall I return thither. The Lord Gave and the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord." (Job 1:21).

"And the dust returns to the earth it was, and the spirit returns to God who Gave it." (Ecclesiastes 12:7).

The delivery of the body to the ground

The minister will play a handful of earth (once) on the coffin, while pronouncing the words Following:

"For it pleased God, the Almighty, in His infinite providence, Separating this world the soul of this brother (or sister, or child, to the case may be), so we deliver your body to the ground. Earth to earth ashes to ashes, dust to dust, with the hope and the Certainty of the resurrection to eternal life to all who have fallen asleep in Christ. "

Bible reading additional (optional)

"Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming When all who are in the grave will hear His voice and come forth: Those who have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and Those who have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. "(John 5:28-29).

"But now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits and Become of Them That slept." (1 Cor 15:20).

"Also So is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption body is sown in corruption. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body, is raised a spiritual body. If no body, Also there is a spiritual body. "(1 Cor 15:42-44).

"For It Is Appropriate That this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So When this corruptible Shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality, then Shall follow the word written: Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death is your sting? Where, O death, where is thy victory? "(1 Cor 15:53-55).

Prayer

"Our heavenly Father, who According to thy mercy and thy wisdom hast end to the days of thy servant (servant or child, as is the case), Gives us the shelter of Thy infinite mercy, to go on and win our earthly pilgrimage Sufferings , That temptations and dangers await us, and to finally reach the safe haven of health and eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen. "

Pastoral blessing

"May grace, mercy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, now and forever, amen."

CEREMONY 2

In the home or temple

Biblical passages

The minister will stand beside the coffin and read the passages Following:

"Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever Believes in Me, though he die, Shall live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me Shall never die. You believe this?" (John 11:25-26).

"It's not your heart be troubled. Believe in God, believe in me Also. In my Father's house are many mansions. If it Were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:1-2).

"I Know That my Redeemer liveth, and That Shall he stand upon the earth. And though after my skin, yet in my flesh Shall I see God." (Job 19:25-26).

"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ Shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward They That are Christ's at His coming. Now, The Last Enemy That Shall be destroyed is the death . "(1 Corinthians 15:22-23,26).

Prayer

The Our Father

Anthem

Data on the deceased and his family

The Minister will make a quick summary of the life of the deceased. Speak of the place of birth, where she cam from, his family, his work and his friendships in the church, as well as his devotion to God. Must have written All These date Confirmed by the family.

Message

If the deceased was a believer in Jesus Christ, the minister Shall prepare a message of comfort and encouragement based on the hope of dying in Christ. You Should not talk about the defects of the deceased, nor exaggerate Their virtues. Psalm 103:13-17, Psalm 27:5 Philippians 1:23 and Provide Appropriate parameters for the message.

If the deceased was not a believer, it may be Stated as follows:

"Why has ended his earthly existence, will deliver his body to the earth. Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Spirit, we let the hand of God. This is the end point of a lifetime. In the sepulcher there works, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, and it will all of us sooner or later.

"So consagremo us today to meditate on eternity, and proceed very hard in making the most of what God Has Placed in our hands. Do what is right and good.

"Let us trust in Him who says: 'I am the resurrection and the life: That he believeth in me though he die, Shall live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me Shall never die.'"

Pastoral blessing

May God bless us all, and console our hearts so troubled by this great loss. May God make his face shine upon us, and His grace be upon us. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon us and give us peace. And the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. "

At the cemetery

Delivery of body to the ground

Once the coffin Placed on the opening of the tomb, the minister sprinkle on it a handful of earth or the rose petals she says:

"Because it was the will of Almighty God, in His infinite providence, to separate the soul from this world of ours (a) late (a) brother (sister), we commit his body to the earth. Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. But we hope the universal resurrection of the last day, When the Church of Christ will be raptured and the dead in Christ Shall rise first, the second coming of the Lord, full of majesty and power. The land and Their dead sea deliver, and the corruptible Bodies of Those Who slept in Them Will Be Transformed and made like the glorious body of Christ, According to the mighty working whereby He Could you submit to all things. "

Pastoral Blessing

"Blessed are Those who die in the Lord. Yea, saith the Spirit, for Their They rest from work.

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all, and with all his people, amen."

CEREMONY 3

This ceremony was prepared for cases where there is only a memorial service scheduled, Whether in the home, church, or cemetery. The message was included as a model assumes That the deceased was a believer in Jesus.

Bible Reading

You may read one of the passages, or the selection of Several passages That Appear in the Readings section of Scripture.

Prayer

The Minister will Recognize the sovereignty of God and ask his blessing on the worship That celebrate.

Data on the deceased and his family

The Minister will report on the birthplace of the deceased, the places where They lived, Their family members. These and Other date Should be confirmed in advance by the family.

Bible Reading

The minister read a psalm, or a favorite passage of the deceased (eg Psalm 23).

Prayer

The minister will thank God for strength and comfort That Gives us the Word, and will ask That this act in the lives of loved ones of the deceased.

Special Hymn

The soloist or a musical group will sing a hymn.

Tribute

One of the best family members who Knew the deceased person will speak for a few minutes about the virtues of the most outstanding person, Those That Were recorded in the memory of his friends.

Message

The minister will choose a theme in Scripture to Encourage, console and cheer Those present, and make Them think about life and death.

The Following message is included here as a model, highlights the virtues That Characterized the deceased:

"Our friend sleeps ..."

(John 11:11)

This biblical expression is much more than the force of expression. It is a reality. There is only one way to soften the harsh reality of death. It is a truth That lies in the Bible, Both Old and New Testaments.

Why is Jesus Referred to death as "sleep"? Because he Knew That sure what the psalmist says in Psalm 127:2, "He Gives his beloved sleep."

When refering a__________________ (name of deceased) as a friend (a), managed to involve all Those present, the was a friend (a) intimate (a) his (her) wife (o), Their Laws, Their children and grandchildren, as well as a friend (a) of all who HAD the opportunity to be so. It was to (a) friend (a) in the fullest sense of the word, the Expressed by Proverbs 17:17: "all the time loves his friend." So it was __________________ (name of deceased): He loved everybody at all times.

(The Minister will report some episodes That ILLUSTRATE the fact That the deceased was to (a) friend (a) copies).

That means para__________________ (name of deceased person) to be asleep?

1. It means seeing God

In Acts 7:56-60, Stephen, before falling asleep, he saw heaven opened and the Son of man on the right of God the Father forma__________________ the same name (the deceased) will see God, the Jesus says in Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for They Shall see God." __________________ (name of decedent) fell asleep in peace with God. There is sleeping more enjoyable than this.

2. Means to meet with friends who have gone before hin

In Acts 13:36 Paul says That "David HAD in his time served to the will of God, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers." __________________ (name of deceased) just had the opportunity to meet with your friends or Their parents, If They have Preceded only.

3. Means waiting to meet with Their friends in the future

In his first letter to the Thessalonians, chapter 4, verses 14-18, Paul wrote These Words of Hope supreme and incomparable comfort: "We believe That Jesus Died and rose again and so we believe That Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with hin. this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that 'we are alive and REMAIN Which unto the coming of the Lord Shall not Prevent Them Which are asleep. For the Lord himself Shall descend from heaven with a shout, the voice of the archangel and the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ Shall rise first. Then we are alive and REMAIN Which Shall be caught up together with Them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort yourselves one another with These Words. "

This will serve as a consolation and encouragement, and keep the Certainty That We will find ________________ (name of deceased) in the sky. But this will depend on us. Whether we prepare enquiry.c, and if we REMAIN Faithful to God, we meet with hin (or her) one day, Certainly not far away.

Thus, When thinking about our (a) friend (a) __________________ (name of deceased) Remembered That he (a) fell asleep, and That That means he (a) wake up to live for eternity with Christ. So now we just need to, in very close, we meet hin (a) is living together "in the house of the Lord, for long days."

Anthem sung by the church

The solemn hymn is sung or a favorite hymn of the person Who Died, It Is Appropriate for the occasion (for example, so many as the sand of the beach).

Delivery of body to the ground

The minister will say:

"We are Gathered to make you remember what is sacred for ever be a gift from God. We are sustained by a faith more powerful than death, and we are sure That life extends Beyond this place, advancing across eternity. This confidence we have Gathered here to leave the mortal part of our (a) brother (sister) in this place of rest. We are Surrounded by the beautiful nature That God created and we are confident That we will have a resting place, not made by human hands but by the eternal God. "

Pastoral blessing

"When you can do far more than all we ask or imagine, According to the power That works in us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations, forever and ever amen"

DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE

For the dedication of the temple, guests must be members of the ministry (the church workers), also called the Presbytery, or executive body, Which may assist the worship leaders along with Other guests. They will sit in the pulpit with the minister of the church.

The overall program may include Appropriate hymns and choruses, special songs, the reading of the biblical passages That Appear below, and, if possible, the presentation of the builder of the temple. Ads Can Also be made with respect to construction work and donations for this.

The main part of the ceremony consists of a message Usually Delivered by the leader of the denomination, or Some other person Chosen for this purpose. After the message, is Celebrated the dedication ceremony.

Biblical passages

"The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, the one voice to praise the Lord and render thanks to Him. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and Other Instruments, Their voices raised in praise to the Lord and sang: He is good, his love Endures forever . So the Lord's house was filled with a cloud, and the priests Could not stand up to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God. "(2 Chronicles 5:13-14).

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the inhabitants of the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; present yourselves to it with singing. Know That the Lord is God. It was he, not us, who made us His people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, give thanks and praise hin to his name. For the Lord is good and His love Endures forever, his faithfulness from generation generation Endures. "(Psalm 100:1 -5).

"I was glad When They told me: Let the house of the Lord. Our feet Shall stand Within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a compact city, where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord to the status of Israel, to give thanks to the Lord's name. For there are September thrones of Judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they Shall Prosper That Love thee. Peace Be Within thy walls and prosperity Within thy palaces . On Because of my brothers and friends, say: Peace be on you. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good. "(Psalm 122:1-9).

Dedication ceremony

Addressing the congregation, the minister will say:

"Thanks to the prosperity That the Lord has blessed us, and HAVING completed the construction of this house of worship by His grace and power, we are Gathered today before his holy presence to Dedicate this temple to hin in order to use it for the glory excellant name.

"In this temple will be elevated to the Almighty the incense of praise, and will be subject to the sacred ordinances of God's house. Here shine the torch of the Divine Word, to guide the pilgrims on the evening of life, Until They Reach the heavenly home of eternal light.

"This temple will offer refuge to the afflicted and sinners, Protecting Them from ruin and despair. Believers will find a safe haven here where They Can rest while under the lash of the great gale.

"We pray to the Almighty That the discordant note of contention or strife is heard in this sacred place, that 'the spirit of pride or worldliness find space Within These Walls.

"It is our desire That God accepted the offering of this temple as a sincere expression of grateful hearts and willing hands, and That He will pour his rich blessings on all who are Participating in this dedication.

"In this effort we devote Should today and to this end we Dedicate this temple to God. And now, According to the purpose for Which We are assembled, we make dedications The Following:

Minister: "We Dedicate this temple to hin from Whom Every Every good gift and perfect gift, God our Father, for the honor of Jesus Christ his Son, our Lord and Savior, and for the praise of the Holy" Ghost, the Comforter, the light source and life. "

Church: "We Dedicate this temple to God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit."

Minister: "We Dedicate this temple to the preaching of the gospel, for sinners to repent and That believers may be edified in spiritual knowledge of the truth, and in all spheres of life in Christ."

Church: "We Dedicate this temple to the preaching of the gospel."

Minister: "To worship God with songs and prayers for the ministry of the Word, and the performance of holy ordinances, we Dedicate this house of prayer."

Church: "We Dedicate this house of prayer for the glory of God."

Minister: "For the souls of the most remote regions and places closer, Faithful to our missionaries who have gone Out to Rescue Them, for the salvation of children, the preparation of young people, the consolation of the elders, and the evangelization of the integer world, to help the needy, to promote: brotherhood in Mankind, and finally, to the Extent of the kingdom of God, we Dedicate this holy place. "

Church: "We Dedicate this holy place to the glory of God."

Minister: "In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, I declare this house apart from all profane use, and consecrated to the worship service in the kingdom of God Almighty, to Whom be glory and majesty, dominion and power for ever and ever, amen. "

Bible Reading

"Arise, O Lord, and come to your home, you and the ark of thy strength. Clothe thy priests of righteousness; thy saints rejoice. For the sake of David thy servant, turn not away the face of thine anointed." (Psalm 132:8-10).

Offer

The Minister will invite everyone to worship God and express gratitude to Their offerings through hin.

Prayer

That Was Collected The offering will be dedicated to the Lord to bless hin. Next will be pronounced the final blessing.

PRESENTATION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS

That it is essential the new leaders and teachers Understand the Importance of Their work and seriousness. To Achieve this end, it is recommended That the submission and ownership of Their positions are held During a public ceremony.

The Deacons, Sunday School teachers and leaders, heads of groups and similar positions are included in this type of ceremony.

CEREMONY FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS

Bible Reading

The pastor read the passage Following:

"Coming to Jesus spake unto Them, saying to me is Given all power in heaven and on earth. Go Therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing Them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28 :18-19).

Message

"Jesus chose and entrusted the work to others he HAD begun. Likewise, he is choosing to work with you in the place He has assigned Which Them, this Sunday School. The Lord has commissioned men, not angels. What a privilege!

"Consider what Christ has done for us: He saved us from a world of sin, filled us with the Holy Spirit has Given us knowledge of His Word, and has done well up Within us the desire to be a blessing to others, and Given us this opportunity.

"Consider what Christ expects of us: May we be true shepherds, tending Their sheep, Which We Consider to our congregation, and We Can say: 'none of Them is lost' (John 17:12)."

Commission

In Concluding his brief message, the pastor Shall commission with this question:

"You accept this Responsibility to heart That They have received from the Lord? "

They answer: "Yes, we accept it."

Dedicatory prayer

The minister will ask the leaders to kneel before the altar. The prayer will be so high, that 'God will direct future Them in Their Duties, and So They REMAIN Faithful to each task.

Then the leaders will stand up and place Themselves on Both Sides of the pastor, while teachers approach the altar. The Latter will kneel, and the pastor will ask the superintendent of the Sunday School to pray for Them.

Finished his prayer, the leaders will tighten the hands of teachers, and wish Them the richest blessings of God.

CEREMONY FOR Deacons

The new Deacons will come forward When the minister Their names read.

Bible Reading

When all are Placed before the pulpit, the minister read the passage Following:

"In Those Days, the number of the disciples Were murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews because Their widows Were neglected in the daily distribution of food. Then the twelve called the disciples, said: It is not reasonable That Should we leave the word of God, and serve tables. Choose ye, brethren, from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Holy Ghost and wisdom, Whom we may Appoint over this business. \ ^ us to persevere in prayer and ministry of the word. This opinion pleased the whole multitude. They elected Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. They Presented These men to the apostles. They prayed, They laid the hands . so that the word of God Grew Quickly in Jerusalem and multiplied the number of disciples, and many of the priests obeyed the faith. "(Acts 6:1-7).

Commission

Then the minister will say:

"These verses show That the church appointed Deacons in the early Christian era.

"Likewise must the Deacons be respectable, sincere, not Given to much wine, not greedy for money, keeping the mystery of faith with a pure conscience. These PROVED Also be first, then serve, being wellness found blameless. Likewise the women are respected, not slanderers, sober, Faithful in all things. the Deacons be the Husbands of one wife, ruling Their children and Their own homes. For Those who have served well as Deacons Themselves to gain a good position, and a lot of confidence That the faith is in Christ Jesus. "(1 Timothy 3:8-13).

"Also I recommend to you, beloved people of God, to help in everything That might These new leaders, Supporting Them with Their prayers and honoring Them with high esteem in Regard to his position. May the blessing of God rest upon you while working together to expand the kingdom of God and the advancement of this church. "

Pastoral Blessing

"Now the God of patience and consolation grant you the same feeling Toward each other, According To Jesus Christ, so that, accord and one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 15:5-6).

Ordination OF Ministers

Cult of Ordination

Prelude Music

Parade of Candidates

Prayer

Reading the passage of worship

Praise and worship

Bible Reading

Praise and worship

Message

Presentation of candidates

Ceremony of Ordination

Reading the mandate

The mandate is Intended for people who will be ordered. It Consists of passages That's to have with the candidates for the ministry, the last of Which Is Usually the commission of Matthew 28:19. It Should be read in a solemn manner.

Ordination

After the reading of the mandate, candidates for ordination will kneel. Then be imposed his hands on every one of Them, and pray for Them, They Say after the Following:

"Irmão__________________ (name and surname of candidate) Ministers and Other workers present hin lay hands, Separating Them into the ministry to Which God has called you, and ask the Lord to put you on the grace and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, that 'will enable to carry out this ministry. "

In Followed, one of the Ministers (or another Competent worker) will pray for this person in particular, and it will Become Thus with each commanded one of the people.

Supper St.

Praise and worship

Finishing

Pastoral blessing

Biblical tickets

"After the death of Moses, the servant Mr., you said the Joshua, son of one In, one serving of Moses, Moses, my servant, is died. You raise you now, pass this Jordan, and all this people, to the Land That I give to the children of Israel. All That place to step on the blueprint of your foot, you I have Given, the ones I promised Moses. Since the desert and of the Lebanon, Until the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and Until the great sea for the west, will be your term. Nobody Will Be Able to resist you, every day of your life. As I was with Moses, Thus I will be with you, I will not leave you, nor I will Abandon you. It strengthens you, and it has good spirit, because you will make this people to inherit the land I swore That excellant parents would give to Them. Merely strengthens you, and is very courageous. It takes care of all in making the law That Moses my servant commanded you; from you it's not turn aside yourself, nor for the right, nor for the left, so that well-occurred by where you are That wants floors. Not if your mouth aside remark of the book of this law; meditate in it day and night, so that you have the care to make everything in it what it is written. Then you will make your way to prosper, and well-will be occurred. Did not I order to you? It strengthens you, and it has good spirit, it does not astonish, nor frightens it yourself, because Mr. your God is with you That is where he wants floors. "(Joshua 1:1 - 9).

"The Gentleman called: Samuel! Samuel! It answered: Here it is me here. And ran the Eli, and it said to it: Here it is me here, Therefore you called me. But Eli said: I did not call you, Becomes to lie down to you. Thus it was and if he lay down. It Became to call you, Samuel! And if Samuel raised, it was the Eli, and said it: Here it is me here, Therefore you called me. But it said: I did not call you, my son, Becomes to lie down to you. However, Samuel Knew you not yet, not yet and it HAD Mr. Been Revealed the word. It Became you to call for the third time Samuel, and Samuel if it raised, it was the Eli, and said it: Here it is me here, Therefore you called me. Eli Understood That Was Then the Gentleman who called the boy. For what the said Eli Samuel, Go down to lie to you, and if it to call you, you will say: He speaks, Sir, your servant Therefore Hears. Then Samuel was lay down and Itself in excellant place. Mr. Lode, and was there, calling the The Other times, Samuel! Samuel! Samuel answered: He speaks, Hears Therefore your servant. "(1 Samuel 3:4 - 10).

"Jesus Walking next to the sea of ​​the Galilee, it saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andres, Which Launched the nets to the sea, Therefore They Were fishing. Jesus said to them: you come after me, and I will make you fishing of men. Immediately They HAD left the Nets and Followed They HAD it. Going a little more far, others saw it two brothers, James son of Zebedee, and John, brother excellant. They Were in a boat in company of excellant father Zebedee, fixing the nets. Jesus called Them, and they, Leaving the boat and Its father, Followed Immediately HAD it. "(Matthew U: 18-22).

"Serving they, and fasting, it said it to you the Holy Spirit: You separate it me Barnabas and Saul for the the workmanship the One That I have called Them. Then, after fasting and praying, They HAD put the hands on Them, and Them They HAD fired. "(Acts 13:2 - 3).

"I was made minister of this Gospel, According to Sun of the favor of God, who was Given to me According to operation of power excellant. Me, the minor of all the saints, Were Given this favor to me to announce Between the heathen ones, by means of the gospel, the abysmal wealth of Christ. "(Ephesians 3:7 - 8).

"I was made minister excellant According to the dispensation of God, who was-granted me stops with you, to Fulfill the Word of God: The Mystery That Was occult During Centuries and generations, and That he was now manifest to excellant saints. They wanted to make God to know Which is the wealth of the glory of this mystery Between the heathen ones, that 'he is Christ in you, the hope of glory. It we announce, admonishing all the man, and all the teaching to the man in all wisdom, so that let us present all perfect man in Christ. "(Colossians 1:25 - 29).

"For this reason I urge you stir That Sun of God, who has in you for the imposition of my hands. Because God did not give in the spirit shyness to Them, but of being wellness able, love and moderation. Therefore, you not ashamed of the certification of Sir ours, nor of me, that 'I am prisoner excellant; before it participates with me of the afflictions of the Gospel According to Able to be of God, who saved in Them, and called with a saint vocation, not According to our workmanships, but According to excellant and the proper intention in favor That Were Given to Them in Christ Jesus before the perpetual teams, and now Christ Disclosed That Itself for the appearance of our Savior Jesus, Which destroyed the death, Brought to immortality and the light and life for the gospel, constituted of Which I was preaching, apostle, and master. For this reason I Also Suffer These Things, but not ashamed of me, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep my deposit until that day. Hold the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. "(2 Timothy 1:6-13).

"Therefore I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; time and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. Because time will come When They will not endure sound doctrine, but HAVING itching ears, will surround Themselves Their Own lusts after teachers, and They Shall Their ears turn away from the truth and turn fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, of the work of an evangelist, Fulfill your ministry as well. For I am being wellness Already Out Like a libation poured, and the time of my departure is at hand. Fought the good fight, finished the race, Kept the Faith. Henceforth the crown righteousness of I is stored, Which the Lord, the righteous judge, Shall give me at That Day: and not only me but Also to all who have loved his coming. "(2 Timothy 4:1-8).

Other relevant passages

Luke 10:1-2

Galatians 1:15-16

Acts 20:24

Ephesians 4:11-12

Acts 26:14-18

Colossenses4: 17

Romans 10:14-15

1 Thessalonians 2:3-12

1 Corinthians 1:23,27-30

1 Timothy 3:1-15

1 Corinthians 3:7-10

1 Timothy 4:1-16

2 Corinthians 4:1-10

1 Timothy 6:1-21

2 Corinthians 5:11,18-20

2 Timothy 2:11 -25

2 Corinthians 6:3-7

2 Timothy 3:1-17

SILVER WEDDING

Presentation of the spouses

Addressing Those present, the minister will say:

"Dear brothers and friends, we are Gathered in the presence of God and These witnesses to celebrate the votes of twenty-five years of marriage our brothers _______________________________ (first and last names of spouses).

"We praise God for the successful couples who have remained Faithful To Their vows. From this example are worthy of honor our brother _________________ ( name of husband) and his beloved wife, __________________ ( name of wife), with which we rejoice now celebrating this anniversary silver wedding anniversary. And a great honor for me to address an anniversary ceremony so glorious and transcendental. "

Renewal of vows

Addressing the spouses, the minister will say:

"For twenty-five years you have been kept faithful to their vows, having given his word and his love. The years have passed in endless succession of time, and life has proved to be hectic, with many events of daily living . You have been beaten by illness, differences of opinion, family problems, and finally, adversity thousand! However, none of this you have folded, but rather with virtuous wisdom and patience, you have remained faithful to each other. "

Addressing the husband, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"I, __________________ (name of spouse), this day of our silver anniversary, I reaffirm my allegiance to him, and I promise you, with God's help, be faithful husband until death do us part. So, once again pledge my word and my love. "

Addressing the wife, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"I, __________________ (name of wife), having the good fortune to celebrate our silver anniversary, and gave good example to our family, I promise you, with the help of God, remain faithful wife until death do us part . So, once again pledge my word and my love. "

Delivery of alliances

Addressing the husband, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"Dear wife, this alliance is a symbol of purity, fidelity and perpetuity of our sincere love."

Addressing the wife, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"Dear husband, in honor of his efforts and his faithfulness to God, his wife and our family, I give you this ring, symbol of our constant love and inseparable."

Golden wedding

Presentation of the spouses

Addressing those present, the minister will say:

"Dear brothers and friends, we are gathered in the presence of God and these witnesses to celebrate the votes of fifty years of marriage our brothers ________________________________ and ___________________________________ ( first and last names of spouses).

"We praise God for the successful couples who have remained faithful to their vows. From this example are worthy of our honor irmão__________________ (spouse's name) and his worthy esposa__________________ ( wife's name), with whom we delight now, celebrating this golden wedding anniversary. And to me a great honor to lead the ceremony a birthday so glorious and transcendental. "

Renewal of vows

Addressing the spouses, the minister will say:

"For fifty years you have been kept faithful to their vows, having given his word and his love. The years have passed in endless succession of time, and life has proved to be hectic, with many events of daily living. You have been beaten by illness, differences of opinion, family problems, and finally, adversity thousand! However, none of this you have folded, but rather with virtuous wisdom and patience, you have remained faithful to each other. "

Addressing the husband, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"I, ______________________ (name of spouse), this commemorative ceremony of our golden anniversary, you reaffirm the promises I made ​​fifty years ago, begging God not to allow anything except death do us part. So Once again, I pledge my word and my love. "

Addressing the wife, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"I, __________________ (name of wife), I celebrate with you this golden anniversary, I promise you, with God's help, to fulfill the promises it did fifty years ago, and being faithful wife to death. So I pledge my word and my love. "

Delivery of alliances

Addressing the husband, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"Dear wife, this alliance reaffirm the promises you made to it. That she is the symbol of purity and perpetuity of our protestations of loyalty to one another."

Addressing the wife, the minister will tell you to repeat these words:

"Dear husband, I declare this covenant with you my love and my constancy, and in honor of his efforts and his faithfulness to God, his wife and our family, I reaffirm to you my promise and my loyalty."